JKSSB Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board to fill 390 vacancies across various government departments like Agriculture, Jal Shakti, and Social Welfare. The online application process is scheduled to begin on January 27, 2026, and candidates can submit their forms until February 25, 2026. This recruitment drive offers a fantastic opportunity for candidates with qualifications ranging from Matriculation (10th pass) to Graduation and ITI certification to secure a permanent government job in J&K.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
26 December 2025
Application Start Date
27 January 2026
Last Date For Registration
25 February 2026
Last Date For Fee Payment
25 February 2026
Admit Card Release Date
To be notified later
Exam Date
To be notified later
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General / OM
Rs. 600/-
SC / ST / EWS / PwBD
Rs. 500/-
Payment Mode
Online (Net Banking, Credit or Debit Card)
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Cut-off Date for Age
01 January 2025
Open Merit (OM) Maximum Age
40 Years
SC / ST / RBA / ALC / IB / EWS / OBC
43 Years
Physically Challenged Person (PwBD)
42 Years
Ex-Servicemen
48 Years
Government Service / Contractual
40 Years
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Detail
Information
Total Posts
390
Advertisement Number
13 of 2025
Recruitment Board
J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Job Location
Jammu & Kashmir
Post Names
Stock Assistant, Works Supervisor, Junior Supervisor, Motor Vehicle Inspector, etc.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Post Name
Qualification Required
Stock Assistant
Matric (10th) with Science subject.
Works Supervisor
Matric pass AND ITI Certificate in Building Construction or Carpentry Trade.
Junior Supervisor / Sub Auditor
Graduation from any recognized university.
Assistant Handicrafts / Handloom Training Officer
Graduation from any recognized university.
Fisheries Development Assistant
B.F.Sc OR B.Sc. Medical (Zoology) OR B.Sc Industrial Fish & Fisheries.
Supervisor (Social Welfare)
Female Graduate. (Preference given to Home Science/Child Development/Sociology backgrounds).
Motor Vehicle Inspector
Degree/3-year Diploma in Auto/Mechanical Engineering AND Driving License (Motorcycle with Gear & LMV).
Motor Vehicle Traffic Assistant
10th with ITI in Motor Mechanic Vehicle (2 years) AND Driving License.
Fitter / Greaser / Washer / Mechanic
Matric pass AND ITI trained in Motor Mechanism (Mechanic Motor Vehicle).
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Number of Posts
Open Merit (OM)
176
Scheduled Castes (SC)
49
Scheduled Tribes-1 (ST-1)
38
Scheduled Tribes-2 (ST-2)
35
Other Backward Classes (OBC)
25
ALC / IB
12
RBA
31
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
24
Total
390
Department-Wise Vacancy Details
Department Name
Total Vacancies
Agriculture Production Department
88
Cooperative Department
18
Department of Industries and Commerce
87
Jal Shakti Department
121
Social Welfare Department
36
Transport Department
40
Grand Total
390
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Description
Identity Proof
Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, or Driving License.
Educational Certificates
10th Marksheet (for Date of Birth), Degree/Diploma Certificates, ITI Certificates.
Category Certificate
Domicile Certificate of J&K, Category Certificate (SC/ST/EWS/OBC etc.), if applicable.
Photographs
Recent Passport Size Color Photograph.
Others
Disability Certificate (if PwBD), Ex-Servicemen Discharge Book (if ESM).
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Syllabus Overview
Section
Details
Syllabus Status
The detailed syllabus for these specific posts will be notified separately on the official JKSSB website.
General Topics (Expected)
Generally includes General Awareness, English, Reasoning, Aptitude, and Basic Science/Maths depending on the post level (Matric or Graduate).
Exam Pattern
Feature
Details
Exam Mode
Written Examination (OMR Based).
Question Type
Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Language
English Only.
Negative Marking
Yes (0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer).
Selection Process
Stage
Description
1. Written Examination
The primary basis for selection is the merit obtained in the written/OMR exam.
2. Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents for verification.
3. Special Criteria (For Supervisor)
For the “Supervisor” post in Social Welfare, additional weightage (5 marks) is given for specific subjects like Home Science/Sociology.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Post / Level
Pay Scale
Level-6E (e.g., Inspector Fisheries)
Rs. 35,900 – 1,13,500
Level-6 (e.g., Assistant Handicrafts Officer)
Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400
Level-4 (e.g., Stock Assistant, Supervisor)
Rs. 25,500 – 81,100
Level-2 (e.g., Jr Supervisor, Greaser)
Rs. 19,900 – 63,200
Level SL-1 (e.g., Works Supervisor)
Rs. 14,800 – 47,100
How to Apply
Step
Action
Step 1
Visit the official website of JKSSB (jkssb.nic.in).
Step 2
Register on the portal if you are a new user to generate your Login ID and Password.
Step 3
Log in and find the link for “Advertisement Notification No. 13 of 2025”.
Step 4
Fill out the application form carefully with your personal and educational details.
Step 5
Upload the required documents and your recent photograph/signature.
Step 6
Pay the application fee (Rs. 600 or Rs. 500) online.
Step 7
Submit the form and take a printout of the final application for future reference.
